How far is Joliet, IL from Honey Creek, IL?

The driving distance from Joliet, IL to Honey Creek, IL is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km), with a travel time of about 02h 02m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 04h 05m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT.
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Reverse Route
Quick Snapshot
Road
85.36 mi
02h 02m
Flight
69.54 mi
111.91 km direct

This route works well as a day trip with time at the destination.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
69.54 mi
Kilometers
111.91 km
Flight Time
00h 08m

Driving Distance

Road route
85.36 mi
Kilometers
137.38 km
Drive Time
02h 02m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 02h 02m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Honey Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:20 PM CDT
Return by in Joliet
Mon, Jun 1, 10:23 PM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Joliet
2026-06-01T18:18
Arrive Honey Creek
Mon, Jun 1, 8:20 PM CDT
Route Timing
02h 02m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT
Aim for a morning departure
Arrive between
10:03 AM to 12:03 PM CDT

A morning start gives you useful time at the destination and keeps the return out of the late evening.

Leave by
2:24 PM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 03h 00m at the destination.
Back in Joliet
9:30 PM CDT
Morning start is best

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Maple Park
IL

City in Illinois, United States of America

From Joliet
42.6 mi
01h 01m
To Honey Creek
42.8 mi
01h 01m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
74°F
This Afternoon

Slight Chance Rain Showers

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 2:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE
Destination
77°F
This Afternoon

Partly Sunny

Starts
Mon, Jun 1 4:00 PM CDT
Wind
10 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Joliet and Honey Creek.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Joliet and Honey Creek.

  1. 1

    Start on the route

    83 m · 22 sec

  2. 2

    At the end of the road, turn right onto Joliet Street

    864 ft · 35 sec · Joliet Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto Cass Street

    667 ft · 19 sec · Cass Street

  4. 4

    Continue on Western Avenue

    1227 ft · 40 sec · Western Avenue

  5. 5

    Turn right onto North Center Street

    1400 ft · 40 sec · North Center Street

  6. 6

    Continue on Plainfield Road

    5.2 mi · 11 min · Plainfield Road

  7. 7

    Continue on Joliet Road

    2.5 mi · 5 min · Joliet Road

  8. 8

    Turn slight right onto North Division Street

    1.2 mi · 3 min · North Division Street

  9. 9

    Turn left onto 143rd Street

    1.6 km · 2 min · 143rd Street

  10. 10

    Turn right onto Lincoln Highway

    7.5 mi · 11 min · Lincoln Highway

  11. 11

    Continue on Hill Avenue

    2.4 mi · 4 min · Hill Avenue

  12. 12

    Continue on East Galena Boulevard

    612 ft · 21 sec · East Galena Boulevard

  13. 13

    Turn right onto North Ohio Street

    741 ft · 21 sec · North Ohio Street

  14. 14

    Turn left onto East New York Street

    1.5 mi · 2 min · East New York Street

  15. 15

    Turn right onto North Lake Street

    2.1 mi · 4 min · North Lake Street

  16. 16

    Continue on South Lincolnway Street

    1885 ft · 39 sec · South Lincolnway Street

  17. 17

    Take the ramp left toward I 88 West Toll, IL 56 West Toll: Chicago, Dekalb-Iowa

    118 m · 10 sec

  18. 18

    Keep slight left to continue on I 88 West, IL 56 West: DeKalb-Iowa

    3054 ft · 1 min

  19. 19

    Merge slight left onto Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    2.8 mi · 3 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  20. 20

    Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

    34.8 mi · 37 min · Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

  21. 21

    Take the exit slight right toward I 39 North, US 51 North: Rockford

    1.1 km · 1 min

  22. 22

    Merge slight left

    6.3 mi · 7 min

  23. 23

    Take the exit slight right toward IL 64: Sycamore, Oregon

    2010 ft · 1 min

  24. 24

    Turn left

    13.6 mi · 19 min

  25. 25

    Turn left onto South Marsh Road

    1.3 mi · 5 min · South Marsh Road

  26. 26

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec · South Marsh Road

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Joliet and Honey Creek.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Turn-heavy local drive

The route has frequent decision points for its length, so lane choice and turn timing will matter more than cruising speed.

Directions
26 steps
11 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
5
2 merges, 3 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
30.4 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway
37.6 mi · 44%
Lincoln Highway
7.5 mi · 9%
I 39 North
7.04 mi · 8%
Plainfield Road
5.24 mi · 6%
Joliet Road
2.46 mi · 3%
Hill Avenue
2.35 mi · 3%
Longest Stretch

Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

Keep slight left to continue on Ronald Reagan Memorial Tollway

34.8 mi · 00h 37m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A comfortable day-trip route

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

Drive Time
02h 02m
Day trip friendly
Same-Day Return
04h 06m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+15.9 mi
69.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Maple Park
01h 01m from Joliet
Leave By
2:24 PM CDT
Morning start is best
Weather Watch

Slight Chance Rain Showers leaving Joliet and Partly Sunny near Honey Creek.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Joliet to Honey Creek?

The road trip is about 85.4 miles (137.4 km) and usually takes 02h 02m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This route works well as a day trip. You can leave in the morning, spend meaningful time at the destination, and still return the same day.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Maple Park is a useful midpoint, sitting about 42.6 miles from Joliet and 42.8 miles from Honey Creek.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 69.5 miles (111.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 15.9 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 2:24 PM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $11.35 one way or $22.70 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 26.7 kg one way.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Slight Chance Rain Showers around Joliet and Partly Sunny near Honey Creek.

Stop Ideas Near Maple Park

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Maple Park, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Maple Park.

RAIL

Plano

28 mi away
101 West Main Street
RAIL

Naperville

40 mi away
105 E. Fourth Ave.
BUS

Rockford, Illinois

51 mi away
7559 Walton St.
RAIL

Mendota station

59 mi away
783 Main Street

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Joliet and Honey Creek. Straight-line distance: 69.54 mi (111.91 km).

Joliet

#1 Joliet

The second most populous city in Will County, Illinois.

Population85,583
Coordinates41.5251900, -88.0834000
Altitude165
CountryUnited States
Honey Creek

#2 Honey Creek

Township in Adams County, Illinois

Population1,437
Coordinates41.9903100, -89.2798300
Altitude209
CountryUnited States
Start: Joliet (-88.0834, 41.52519)
End: Honey Creek (-89.27983, 41.99031)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 137 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)02h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)02h 08m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)01h 42m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)01h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)01h 13m
80 mph (129 km/h)01h 03m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
3.01 gal
11.4 L · about $11.35
Round trip
$22.70
6.02 gal · 22.8 L
Estimated CO2
26.7 kg one way
Round trip: 53.5 kg / 118 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $11.35 $22.70
Mid-grade $4.25 $12.80 $25.60
Premium $4.65 $14.01 $28.02
Diesel $5.30 $15.97 $31.93

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Illinois · Jun 01, 2026

There is no time difference between Joliet and Honey Creek. The current time is 18:18:02.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.